KOFTA Committee Minutes

Apologies: Gerry McTague, John Speed, Ronnie Savickis, Dave McNaughton Snr and Dave McNaughton Jnr. The meeting was opened at 1305hrs by John Strachan Snr (Chairperson)

Proposed by Adam Wood

Seconded by John Will

That the minutes of the meeting held on Sun 9 Mar were read out and passed as a true record.

The annual dance was discussed and volunteers were being sought to assist with providing a buffet. Names to be given to the committee. A raffle will also be held on the night and donations can be handed to pub reps/committee.

A thank you letter was read out from Katy Knight of Cameron Hospital thanking KoFTA for their kind donation to Letham Ward for the “talking books”

Stan Sommers then explained why there was only one bus with a toilet for the Croatia match, which was out of the clubs control. However in future the club will ensure that women and children will be allocated to any buses with toilets.

Tony Trawinski informed the meeting of how much the club had raised at the Race night.

There being no further business to discuss the meeting was closed at 1320hrs. The next meeting, being the AGM, will be held on Sun 18 May at 1230hrs in the CISWO club. Any proposals are to be forwarded to the committee prior to the meeting.

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 09/03/2008 at the CISWO Club, Glenrothes.

Apologies: Gary Sommers, Tam Allan, George Brown, Bob Low, David Yeats, Dave McNaughton jnr, John Strachan snr, John Strachan jnr, Charlie Ewan, Ronnie Savickis.

Members present: 5

Meeting opened at 13:05 by Stan Sommers {Treasurer}

Croatia Game.

There are still seats available for this game, names to be given to pub reps ASAP to be forwarded to Stan. There are two 49 seater booked for this game and they will leave the Oasthouse at 17:00hrs.

Annual Dance.

This years Annual Dance is on 9th May at Warout Stadium at 19:30 until 01:00, we have booked Straightshooter Disco and will provide a Buffet, there will also be a raffle, stand up bingo and various other fundraising events on the night. Tickets are priced at £5.00 each and will be available at the next meeting and thereafter from pub reps.

Race Night.

The bus for the race night at Hogan's Bar in Lundin Links will leave the Oasthouse at 19:00hrs picking up at the Fraser Bowl on route. Bus will return from Lundin Links at 00:30hrs.

Cost of bus £5.00 per person.

Tartan Army Gathering.

We now have available a program of events that have been arranged for the gathering being held in Aviemore from 26/06/2008 - 30/06/2008 these will be posted on KOFTA website for anyone who is attending the gathering.

SSC Memberships.

Some members still had not received their membership cards and gift packs from the SFA hopefully they will have them by the April meeting.

Merchandise.

We now have variety of merchandise available bearing the KOFTA logo including fleece, mugs, polo shirts, and T-shirts.

There being no further business to discuss the meeting was closed at 13:25hrs. The next meeting will be held in the CISWO club Glenrothes on Sunday 13th April at 13:00hrs

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 10/02/2008 at the CISWO Club, Glenrothes.

Apologies: Bob Lowe, Gary Sommers, David Yates and Charlie Ewan

Meeting opened at 1305hrs by Stan Sommers(secretary)

Members present: 13

Croatia Game.

Due to the SSC no longer accepting cheques for tickets, all members are to apply for their own ticket for this match. There is ONE 49 seater booked for this game and names for seats are to be with your pub reps ASAP so he/she can forward those names to Stan.

The Bus will leave the Oast House no later than 1700hrs.

Annual Dance

This will be held in the Warout Stadium on 9 May 08. Tickets will be priced at £5.00 on a first come first served basis.

Race Night

It is hoped that a race night will be held on Hogans Bar(Tony’s) on the week ending 21/22 Mar. A bus will be available at a small cost to members. Once confirmed this will be posted on the website.

Merchandise

Ring collar T-shirt will be ordered from the company that supplies the polo shirts. These t-shirts are navy blue with the KoFTA badge screen printed on the back. The size of which is approx A4.

A further order for fleeces is being made which will include kid’s sizes.

Travel to Macedonia

Passport travel now has prices for the Macedonia trip with the possible price for the double header.

There being no further business to discuss the meeting was closed at 1335hrs. The next meeting will be held in the CISWO Club Glenrothes on Sun 9 Mar 08 at 1300hrs

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 13/01/ 2008 at the CISWO Club, Glenrothes.

Members present 17

Apologies: George Armstrong

Meeting was opened by J Strachan Snr at 1320hrs

1. The chairman passed on seasons greetings to all members.

2. The excess ticket money for the Italy game had finally

arrived from the SSC and would be refunded to members ASAP.

3. It was discussed that the kids Xmas party in the Lomond Centre Christmassy at all. The venue had not been decorated and there was not even a Christmas tree.

4 of the wife’s/grandparents discussed organising this years party for the kids.

4. A letter of resignation from Colin Gourlay was read out to members.

5. Merchandise: Mugs and fleeces were now available to purchase. If members require extra fleeces/different sizes then they are requested to give their order to Stan with payment.

6. A date for the annual dance is hopefully being set for May. Committee to arrange prior to next meeting.

7. Apologies for not having the minutes from the last meeting available. George has a problem with his printer and hopefully this will be rectified by the next meeting.

AOB

The Tartan Army Gathering is being held in Aviemore in June. Any interested parties should log onto tartanarmy.com

Ideas are requested for a gift to Rutherglen Glencairn Club from KoFTA on the opening of their new club.

There being no further business to discus the meeting was closed at 1345hrs. The next meeting will be held at the CISWO Club Glenrothes on Sunday 10 Feb 08 at 1300hrs.

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 09/12/ 2007 at the CISWO Club, Glenrothes.

Members present: 15

Apologies : T Allan, D Yeats, G Brown, D McNaughton Jnr

Meeting was opened at 13:08hrs by S Sommers.

1. Christmas Party numbrers confirmd 18 names.

2. SFA was phoned regarding reimbursement from Italy tickets and cheque will be sent out ASAP, money to be paid back to members as the cheque is received from the SFA.

3. Jackets left on bus No.3 message has also been put on the Tartan Army message board.

3. England friendly Club will look the possibility of running a bus when the game is confirmed.

4. John Strachan snr mentioned the possibility of a Ferry running to Norrway & Holland this will be looked at later once this has been confirmed.

5. Cowdenbeath members request for another pick point it there was bad weather this will be looked at on the day.

6. Rumour of Northern Ireland friendly this has to confirmed.

7. A cheque of £100 was donated to charity at Cameron Hospital delivered to Katy McNight.

8. A get well card was asked for George Brown after he donated a Kidney for his Daughter.

AOB.

Merchandise to be available before Christmas - Fleeces, Mugs & Polo Shirts.

Annual Dance venue & date to be organised.

Suggestions for a club day out requested {Ideas to be put forward to the committee}

Next meeting Sunday the 13th January 2008 at 13:00

Meeting closed at 13:35

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 04/11/ 2007 at the CISWO Club, Glenrothes.

Members present: 22

Apologies : G McTague, T Trawinski

Meeting was opened at 1310hrs by J Strachan Snr

1. Italy tickets. All names are to be given to Stan ASAP to enable the buses to be sorted out.

2. A discussion was held, that members must give their SSC membership number to their respective pub reps when requesting tickets. Every committee member and pub rep will be given an up to date list of members and numbers. When the new SSC memberships are renewed, all members are to show their pub reps the membership cards so the list can be kept up to date.

3. All members of KoFTA who are not members of the SSC will be sent a letter stating that if they are not members of the SSC they will no longer be members of KoFTA and will not be entitled to any of the club facilities.

4.It was discussed that a letter of complaint be forwarded, on behalf of KoFTA, to the SFA regarding the ticket allocation for the Scotland/Italy game.

5. Bus times for the Italy game have been published on the KoFTA website home page.

6. Names for the kids Christmas party are to be given to Stan ASAP

AOB

Andy Chung is performing at Hogans Bar on Fri 10 Nov. 07. Members are welcome to attend. If sufficient numbers can attend it will be sourced for a bus to be booked

Any members with photographs from any Scotland games are requested to forward them to Gerry for inclusion on the gallery.

Any members who have ideas for outings, i.e. golf, bowling, hillwalking(maybe not for the older members) etc

The meeting was closed at 1345hrs

The next meeting will be on Sun 9 Dec 07 @ 1300hrs at the CISWO, Glenrothes

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 14/10/ 2007 at the CISWO Club, Glenrothes.

Apologies: T Allan,D Yates,G Sommers,D McNaughton Jnr

Members present: 25

Meeting was opened by J Strachan Snr (Chairman) at 1235hrs

Kids Christmas Party

This will be held in the Lomond Centre on Sun 16 Dec from 1430-1630(half past two – half past four in old money) A present to the value of £12 to be purchased by members for each of their children and on production of a receipt the £12 will be reimbursed from club funds. The age limit is up to Primary 7 age, and is open to children/grandchildren of members. Names to be with Stan Sommers ASAP

ITALY TICKETS

The club has ordered tickets for the Italy game. If the club is allocated extra tickets for non members then these will be allocated either in the form of a ballot (names drawn out a hat) or on a points basis of those who have attended most of the present campaign qualifiers. This was put to the floor to be voted on and the results are as follows

Ballot; For 4. Against: 21

Points: For 21 Against 4

Therefore, the “points” system will be used.

KoFTA MEMBERSHIP CARDS

Membership cards for KoFTA members are being compiled and when completed will be handed to pub reps, who in turn are to hand them out to members. These cards will include telephone numbers of committee members on the back.

SSC MEMBERSHIP

This will be due for renewal in December. Members are reminded that this is a condition of KoFTA membership.

AOB

Ayr Tartan Army are carrying out a sponsored walk to Hampden in aid of Alzheimer’s Scotland. It is not clear how the money is to be paid.Dave McNaughton Snr will look into this and get back to the committee with a view to making a donation.

John Will addressed the meeting, stating that Caledonian Kilts of Eastfield Industrial Estate, Glenrothes is willing to give a discount to KoFTA members, on production of their SSC membership cards.

There being no further business to discuss the meeting was closed at 1305hrs.

The next meeting will be held on Sun 4 Nov at 1300hrs at the CISWO.

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 16/09/ 2007 at the CISWO Club, Glenrothes.

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 12/08/ 2007 at the CISWO Club, Glenrothes.

Commencing at 1210hrs

Apologies: A Wood, D Yates, G Sommers, D McDade, S McDade, R Savikis, T Trawinski.

Members present : 13

Meeting was opened by J Srachan Snr(Chairman) at 1310hrs

The minutes of the previous meeting were read out and passed as a true record

Stan Sommers then addressed the meeting and stated the money for the tickets and bus for the Lithuania game was collected as per the constitution and worked extremely well.

Proposed by: Stan Sommers

Seconded by: G Brown

With effect from the Lithuania game, all none members will have the opportunity to travel three times on KoFTA travel. After this they will have to join KoFTA(and SSC if necessary). If they have not done so after their three trips then they will not be allowed to travel on future transport until such time that they join.

The transport for the Lithuania and Ukraine home games are as follows:

0900 Hogans Bar

0920 Stanes

0930 Oast House.

Pick-ups from the Dixon Arms and slip roads on A92 and Forth Road Bridge will follow,

The transport for the game against South Africa at Pittodrie is as follows

1615 Oast House

1630 Stanes

The are still available seats on the transport and anyone wishing to travel are to inform Stan Sommers ASAP

Stan Sommers then read the accounts statement and details of the race night and annual dance.

A letter was received from the Cameron Brig Hospital requested donations for books for the visually impaired and it was proposed by D McNaughton Snr and seconded by

B Ricks that the sum of £100 be donated. Carried

Proposed by D McNaughton Snr

Seconded by D Swindles

That KoFTA sponsor one of the Junior Glens players to the sum of £50 for the forthcoming season. An advertisement mentioning KoFTA will be shown in their weekly programme. Carried.

Kids Xmas Party

The venue for this is to discussed at the next meeting. The new owner of the Oast House is willing to host.

There being no further business to discus the meeting was closed at 1345hrs.

The next meeting will be held at the CISWO Club, Glenrothes on Sun 16 Sep 07 at 1300hrs.

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 13/05/07 at the CISWO club, Glenrothes

Members in Attendance Apologes

J Strachan Snr J Strachan Jnr

D McNauthon Snr S Sommers

J Will R Sevickis

I Copland A Trawinski

Tallan D McNaughton Jnr

A Wood G Brown

R Low G McTague

D SWindells

Chairman John Strachan Opened the meeting at 14:10pm

Treasrers report on the race night and annual dance were well attended and raised around £500 between both nights, thanks was given to those who donated prizes and helped with the food.

Tam Allan handed over the new KOFTA banner {which memebrs can borrew for trips ETC}.

A letter was received from the NHS Fife primary care Lethuam ward Cameron Hospital looking for donations, Staff Nurse, Katy McNight.

Next up was a said at other previous meetings about tickets & bus arrangements, we would re word our constitution / Rules so as to allow for monies etc, {George Brown}

Strictly Adhered to Names would be given to pub rep's at least one month before the next match {where possible} the club will require £25:00 per ticket booking in advance of ordering members tickets, if tickets cost less or more the refund or the balance due will paid before the day of the game or on that day. if booking tickets also let your pub rep know how many bus seats you will require {will try and find out if the SFA will consider us to pay by direct debit}.

Any one talking about going to Georgia, Dave McNaughton Snr is in contact with passport travel.

Next meeting 12th August with possibility of 1-2 committee meetings before {update rules, constitution}.

Meeting closed at 13:40pm

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KoFTA AGM

Sunday 16^th April 2007 at the CISWO club Glenrothes

Commencing at 1210hrs

Members present: 27

Apologies: Nil

1. The minutes of the meetings of 11 Feb 07 and 11 Mar 07 were read out and passed as a true record.

2. Stan Sommers(treasurer) read out the financial report from the previous year which was passed as a true record.

3. John Will requested that a vote of thanks be given to the previous committee for their hard work over the year.

Carried

4. Election of new committee:

Chairperson: John Strachan Snr

Proposed by: Tony Trawinski

Seconded by: Charlie Ewing

Carried

Treasurer: Stan Sommers

Proposed by: Adam Wood

Seconded by: George Armstrong

Carried

Secretary: No volunteers

George Armstrong stated he no longer wished to continue as secretary as he was finding it harder to attend meetings, but would continue in the interim until the next meeting

Minute Secretary: George Brown

Proposed by: Stan Sommers

Seconded by: Tony Trawinski

Carried

Vice Secretary: No volunteers

The following volunteered to become pub reps.

Ronnie Savakis – Dixon Arms. Tommy Allan – Frazer Bowl. John Will – Stanes Dave McNaughton Snr – Oast House. Tony Trawinski – Hogans Bar.

5. George Armstrong read out a letter regarding the excessive fares paid out by members at the Lithuania trip. It stated that unfortunately nothing could be done, however individuals could pursue this through ABTA.

6.1

Proposed by : Stan Sommers

Seconded by: Dave McNaughton Snr

That due to almost £1000 being lost, by the club,over the last two years, it is the responsibility of individuals to purchase their own tickets for forthcoming matches.

6.2

Proposed by: Craig Muir

Seconded by: John Will

That names for tickets be given to pub reps 2 meetings prior to matches and that tickets and bus money (for non members, if any) be paid prior to tickets being ordered. If money is not paid by then then NO ticket will be ordered for that individual.

Both proposals were voted on and members voted in favour of 6.2

KoFTA rules will be amended accordingly and must be strictly adhered to.

Proposed by: Tony Trawinski

Seconded by: George Armstrong

That Tommy Allan be reimbursed the sum of £160.50 for the KoFTA banner.

Carried

8. AOB

T- Shirts are still available from Stan Sommers at a cost of £12

George Brown showed member examples of merchandise which is available for members to purchase. A full price list is expected to be available at the next meeting.

Volunteers are requested to provided items of food for the finger buffet at the annual dance. Tickets for which can be purchased for £5.

Tommy Allan addressed the members regarding a non member at the last game who did not recieve his match ticket on the bus or at the Rutherglen Club. Tommy proposed that the member who purchased the ticket be reimbursed the cost of the ticket (£27). The treasurer did point out that there were spare tickets and showed them to the members.

Votes for:13

Votes against; 13

The chairperson was given the casting vote and the member will be reimbursed. The chairperson did state, however, that this would be a one off and no money would be refunded should this happen again.

There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was closed at 1315hrs. The next meeting would be held at 1300hrs, Sun 13 May 07 at the CISWO, Glenrothes

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 11/03/07 at the CISWO club, Glenrothes

Commencing at 1320hrs

Members present: 9

Apologies from: T Allan, G McTague, R Savakis, S Sommers, G Sommers and T Trawinski.

The minutes of the previous meeting were held on Sun 11 Feb 07 were read out, however could not be passed as a true record due to the delay in publishing.

A discussion was held regarding the Georgia game and general travel to home games and amendments to the KoFTA rules to be discussed at the AGM.

Payments of tickets and bus travel for the Georgia game MUST be paid prior to the day of travel. This is to ensure that the treasurer does not have to carry vast amounts of cash on the day.

George Brown is hoping to obtain examples of items, for sale, with club logos, in time for the AGM.

Tickets for the annual dance will go on sale on the day of the Georgia game at a cost of £5.00.

It was suggested that Tommy Allan be reimbursed for purchasing the KoFTA banner. This is to be discussed at the AGM.

T-shirts are “a plenty” and can be purchased from Stan Sommers at a cost of £12.

AOB

Provisional times for the buses for the Georgia game are as follows

Hogans Bar 0900hrs

Stanes(bus stop Huntsman Road/Julian Road) 0920hrs

Oast House 0930hrs

Dixon Arms 0935hrs

Chapel Level slip road/Lochgelly slip road/Cowdenbeath slip road/Forth Bridge from 0940hrs onwards

AGM

Any items to be proposed at the AGM are to be in writing, with a proposer and a seconder(who must both be present at AGM), to the Secretary no later than Sun 8 April 07. This is to enable the agenda to be typed prior to AGM.

Meeting was closed at 1350hrs. The next meeting, being the AGM will be held at the CISWO club, Glenrothes on Sunday 12 April 07 at 1200hrs.

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 11/02/07 at the CISWO club, Glenrothes

Commencing at 1313hrs

John Strachan chairman

Members present

Apologies

George Brown

George Armstrong

Discussing the Georgia game agenda 3 buses booked,

Membership Rules: the club has been refused some tickets applied for as members have let their

SSC membership laps and the rule off after being to 3 games on a KOFTA bus they must become a member of KOFTA and also in the rules must join the SSC. Their valid SSC card must be shown to a committee member or their Pub Rep.

Possibility of setting up a Direct Debit to the SFA to purchase set amount of tickets per game.

All ticket money to be paid prior to the SFA cut - off date for ordering tickets.

Tam Allan suggested a list of each Pub membership to be made up and available to that Pub Rep.

Warout Stadium has been booked for the annual dance on the 4th May 2007.

Race Night for raising club funds was suggested in Hogans Bar Lundin Links {Tony Trawinski}

on the 13th April at 8pm.

AGM to be held 15th April at 12:00 in the CISWO club Glenrothes.

Polo Shirts available contact Stan Sommers

Any other business.

John Will, proposed to make members aware of wearing seat belts on buses

Meeting adjourned at 13:55.

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 3/12/06 at the CISWO club, Glenrothes

Commencing at 1310hrs

Members present 6

Proposed by Adam Wood

Seconded by John Will

That the minutes of the KoFTA meeting held on Sun 10 Sep 06 be passed as a true record

Proposed by John Will

Seconded by Stan Sommers

That the minutes of the KoFTA meeting held on Sun 15 Oct 06 be passed as a true record

UPDATE ON CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY ON SAT 16 DEC AT THE LOMOND CENTRE FROM 1400HRS-1600HRS

The number of kids attending are, at present,20. Up to 29 kids will cost £33 and 30 or more kids will cost £43.

The Lomond centre is providing entertainment and refreshment for the kids, however Stan will purchase (through club) a quantity of selection boxes and extra drinks for the kids. Parents/guardians are requested to hand in presents to the Oast House NO LATER THAN THURSDAY 14 DEC.

Proposed by Adam Wood

Seconded by Dave McNaughton Snr

That the club pay for a taxi for Cyril to get to the Lomond Centre to "assist" Santa

Proposed by Stan Sommers

Seconded by Gary Sommers

That £10 worth of refreshment be put behind the Oast House bar as a thank you to Cyril in his "assistance" to Santa

Both carried

AOB

It was suggested that club fundraising ideas be put to the next meeting as there has not been any Club fundraising for some time.

A venue for a summer dance be investigated and that the pub reps form a committee for this. Any ideas to be put to the next meeting.

ALL members attending the next meeting are to bring their SSC membership cards with them. This is to update the club database

There being no further business to discuss the meeting was closed at 1345hrs. Due to the festive season being upon us the next meeting will be held at the CISWO, Glenrothes on Sun 11 FEBRUARY 2007 commencing at 1300hrs.

GEORGE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO WISH ALL MEMBERS OF KoFTA AND THEIR FAMILIES A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 15/10/06 at the CISWO club, Glenrothes

Commencing at 13:10hrs

Members present 14

Apologies for absence 5

George Brown

Tony Trawinski

Dave McNaughton {jnr}

John Strachan {jnr}

Gary Sommers

Stan Sommers apologised for not having the Sept minutes & financial report available.

Agenda

Kids Xmas Party member Craig Muir to book the Lomond centre for med December

Data Base

To be updated - membership numbers etc.

Drink on Busses

It was deemed necessary to formally letter two members for drink offences on the bus for the France game verbally warn another for not informing two non members whom he had booked seats for.

It was agreed no raffle prizes of drink would be handed out until the bus returns home to its destination.

RAffle

Members informed that £165.00 was raised at the Rutherglen Club

Fife Hospitals Kidney Support Group {George Brown}.

Rutherglen Club

It was agreed that any future match taking place at Celtic park that we would continue to use Rutherglen Club

Dublin

A few members indicated there intention attending the B international in Ireland {Kofta Club not to be involved}.

There was a decision taken by the committee members in attendance to sponsor Glenrothes Junior Football Club player Grant McKay for the season 2006-2007 to the sum of £50.00 and Fofta would be mentiond in every home match programme.

A.O.B.

None meeting closed by Chairman John Strachan {snr} at 13:55hrs

Nets meeting Sunday 12th November 2006 C.I.S.W.O. Club at 13:00hrs

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KoFTA MEETING

Sunday 10/09/06 at the CISWO club, Glenrothes

Commencing at 13:10hrs

Members present 5

1. Proposed by: Stan Sommers

Seconded by: John Will

That the minutes from the KoFTA meeting held on Sunday 13 Aug 06 be passed as a true record

Carried

2. George Brown then addressed the meeting on the result of the Pro AM golf tournament.There was a hamper donated by Morrisons and was too late in being entered into the raffle, therefore the Rutherglen club was to be approached to allow us to raffle it there on the day of the Scotland/France game with all proceeds going to the Fife Hospitals Kidney Support Group.

3.Stan Sommers(acting chairperson) then addressed the meeting regarding the return trip from Parkhead. It was explained that the buses had been sent to a different location by the Police, therefore causing a mix up with pick up points. In future, mobile numbers of the drivers will be obtained to enable the club members to find the transport should it be moved prior to the end of the games.

4.Gerry McTague then addressed the meeting explaining that the trip to Lithuania had encountered a few "hiccups". Baltic travel arrangements had not coincided with connection times and some members had excessive extra payments to make. Reimbursement from the travel company were being sought from the travel company.

5.France game-Buses were now booked and no more tickets or seats were available.

6.It was suggested by Stan Sommers that the kids Christmas party be held on 17 Dec 06 at 1200hrs - 1400hrs( 12 O'clock to 2 O'clock in old money) It was felt that the Oast House was no longer appropriate due to the amount of kids attending. Therefore various venues are to be looked at to enable the Xmas party to go ahead as well as entertainment for the kids.

Agreed

7.Proposed by: Craig Muir

Seconded by: George Brown

That parents/guardians be requested to purchase a gift(MAX £12 EACH CHILD) for each of their children/child for the Xmas Party. Reimbursement up to a maximum of £12 will be given from club funds on production of a receipt.

CARRIED

AOB

The committee then addressed the meeting as to the following:

It is the individual members responsibility to get in touch with their Pub Rep(s) to order ticket(s) or to order them on their individual order form sent out by the SSC. It is NOT and never will be the responsibility of any of the committee or pub reps to "chase" member(s) to see if they require tickets. It is also the individuals responsibility to let their pub rep know if they require a seat on the buses for the home games.

There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was closed at 1340hrs. The next meeting to be held at the CISWO on Sun 15 Oct at 1300hrs

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KOFTA Meeting

Sunday 13/08/06 C.I.S.W.O. club Glenrothes

Commencing at 13:05hrs.

Members present 10

Apologies from: Christine Brown, Margaret Scott, Brian Starkie, Lynn brown,Scott Will, Gerry McTague,Dave McNaughton Jnr, Tony Trawinski, Tommy Allan, Les Yates,John Strachan Snr.

1. Proposed By: John Will

Seconded by : Dave McNaughton Snr

The the minutes of the KoFta meeting held on Sun 11 Jun 06 be passed as a true record.

2. Stan Sommers, acting chairperson addressed the members on the following:

2 x coaches with toilets have been booked for the Faroes game and departure times are as follows:

0900hrs Hogans Bar

0915hrs Stanes

0930hrs Oast House calling at the Dixon Arms

Tickets for the France game are now booked. 2 x coaches are booked and departure times are as follows

1030hrs Hogans Bar

1045hrs Stanes

1100hrs Oast House

The pub will be closed prior to the coaches departing, however, if due to unforeseen circumstances, coaches are late members are reminded

That should they enter the pub it is their individual responsibilty to ensure they are on the coach in time.

3. A discussion was held re ticket ordering and it was decided that if non-members wish to purchase tickets then these tickets MUST be paid

for when ordering....NO PAYMENT...NO TICKET

4. A discussion was held with reference to the Lithuania away game

5. George Brown then spoke of the success of the golf Pro Am. The consultant from St Andrews, Iain MacKinnon had submitted an invoice for

£3400 for his services. The Support Group were seeking legal advise as to the validation of his demand.

6. David Yates informed the meeting that other members were complaining that the minutes were not being posted on the website in time George apologised for the last meetings minutes not being posted in time, this was due to his time being taken up with the Pro Am.

7. It was stressed that KoFTA members who were not SSC members are to apply for SSC membership ASAP. This will be looked into at a later date. Members are reminded that it is a stipulation of KoFTA membership.

8. It was requested that George Armstrong, Secretary, take over the task of ordering tickets. This was agreed by George.

Forthwith, Pub reps are to be approached by members for tickets/payments, then only Pub reps forward ticket request to George. Phone calls to Stan Sommers for tickets is to cease.

There being no further business to discuss the meeting was closed at 1330hrs. The next meeting to be held at the CISWO on Sun 10 Sep 06 at 1300hrs

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KOFTA Meeting

Sunday 11/06/06 C.I.S.W.O. club Glenrothes

Commencing at 1315hrs.

Members present 9

Apologies from David McNaughton Jnr,Tommy Allan, Tony Trawinski,Gary Sommers,Lee Gourlay, David Yates,John Foster,Margaret Scott, Christine Brown, Brian Starkie and Lynn Brown.

1. The Chairperson, John Strachan Snr read out the minutes from the AGM. These were passed as a true record.

2.The Treasurer, Stan Sommers, then addressed the meeting with the following: There was no way that we could get a credit card, as the type of account used by KoFTA was classed as a "charity account". Therefore incurring little or no charges. If a credit card account be opened then a charge of 40p was be incurred for each transaction. It was therefore decided not to go ahead with the "credit card" account.

3. Polo shirts were arriving shortly for sale.

4. George Brown then updated the members on the Golf Pro Am and asked for volunteers to assist on the day. A cash donation of £20 was received from Jenny which was greatly appreciated.

5. Names of members wishing to attend the first 2008 qualifier at Celtic Park were to be given to Stan at the end of the meeting.

There being no further business to discuss the meeting was closed at 1340hrs. The date of the next meeting being Sun 13 Aug 06 at the CISWO, Glenrothes at 1300hrs.

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KOFTA A.G.M. Meeting

Sunday 30/04/06 C.I.S.W.O. club Glenrothes

1. Meeting was opened at 1315hrs by the then Chairman J Strachan Snr.

21 members present.

2. Proposed by George Brown

Seconded by Gary Sommers

That the treasurers report read out by Stan Sommers be a true and accurate record

of the KoFTA accounts for the year 2005-2006

Carried

3. The following were elected as the new committee commencing 01 May 06 for the forthcoming year:

Chairperson John Strachan Snr

Proposed by Tony Trawinski

Seconded by John Will

Carried

Secretary George Armstrong

Proposed by Stan Sommers

Seconded by David Yates

Carried

Vice Secretary there were no nominations or volunteers

Treasurer Stan Sommers

Proposed by George Brown

Seconded by Dave McNaughton Jnr

Carried

Minute Secretary George Brown

Proposed by John Strachan Snr

Seconded by George Armstrong

Carried

4. John Will then requested that a vote of thanks be recorded for the sterling work

carried out by the committee for the previous year.

Unanimous

5. There followed a discussion concerning payment of tickets by non-members and it was decided that non-members tickets were to be paid for prior to tickets being ordered. This was to be entered into the KoFTA Rules.

6. Tommy Allan then addressed the floor on the following issues

a. Could the treasurer enquire if the club can obtain a “club credit card” to save members using their own when booking an away trip for a group?

The treasurer would investigate this

b. An update was given on the Lithuania trip

c. Tam has details of the Ukraine trip

d. Tommy requested that details of the minutes be hidden from public view on the website. Reason being, if some one is being banned/suspended from the club for whatever reason this should be kept “in house”

It was decided that should this occur, the minutes would be posted in such a way that this would not happen.

7. George Brown then updated members on the forthcoming Pro-Am golf tournament. A letter was distributed prior to the meeting and will be posted on the website.

8. Proposed by David McNaughton Snr

Seconded by Gary Sommers

That the cost of bus travel for non members to home games be increased to £15 due to the cost being incurred by the club to subsidise extra transport.

Carried

9. The chairman then informed the meeting that the ticket and bus situation for non-members would be reviewed in November after the start of the Euro 08 campaign.

There being no further business to discuss the meeting was closed at 1405hrs. The next meeting would be held at the CISWO on Sun 11 Jun 06 at 1300hrs.

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KOFTA Meeting

Sunday 12 Mar 06 at C.I.S.W.O club Glenrothes

The meeting commenced at 1311hrs with 7 members in attendance. There were numerous apologies which was down to the inclement weather.

1. Tommy Allan addressed the meeting regarding the away trip to Lithuania. He had been in touch with the members travelling and had fully briefed them.

2. Tommy then requested that a sub committee be formed to arrange away travel. This would be brought up at the AGM, however it is part of the

Constitution. Also the possibility of the club having a company credit card to coincide with the bank account. This would be looked into.

3 Tommy briefly outlined the Ukraine trip, in which 5 members had already booked. Travel includes 1 night in Amsterdam and 3 nights in Ukraine.

4. It was proposed by John Strachan Snr and seconded by Tommy Allan that the next meeting be the AGM and to be held at 1300hrs, Sun 30 Apr 06 at the CISWO.

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John Strachan Snr then addressed the meeting about the number of tickets that were left over from the Switzerland game, and that all tickets (for members and non members) should be paid for when booked. This will be discussed at the AGM with a view to it being inserted into the constitution.

John then suggested that the KoFTA annual dance take place late May/early June and available dates be investigated with the CISWO.

George Brown then briefly talked about the Golf Pro-Am on 7 Jul. A letter updating members was distributed prior to the meeting. Gerry has agreed to update the website with a link solely for the tournament to enable members to be full updated. It was requested that ALL members start collecting raffle prizes.

The meeting ended at 1355hrs. The next meeting, being the AGM, will be held on Sunday 30 April 06 at 1300hrs at the CISWO.

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KOFTA Meeting

Sunday 12/02/2006 C.I.S.W.O. club Glenrothes

Meeting commenced at 1110hrs with 21 member in attendance. Apologies from A Trawinski,J StrachanSnr,D Oates,W Duncan.I Sommers,G Sommers,M Scott, C Brown,L Brown and B Starkie.

1. Tommy Allan the addressed the meeting outlining travel arrangements for the Lithuania away trip, provisionally planned for 11 Oct 06.Travel arrangements were explained together with proposed cost, with numbers of those attending being forwarded to the travel company on 13 Feb 06

This travel arrangement was extensively investigated by Tommy ,as there were no objections from the floor at the previous meeting to arrange travel through other firms

A provisional booking form was distributed to members who wished to travel and if anyone else wished to make their own arrangements there are free to do so.

A vote of thanks being given to Tommy for his sterling efforts and time spent into researching this.

2. Names for Switzerland game on 1 Mar06.Stan has booked tickets and if anyone can pay their ticket money please do so at the end of the meeting.£15 west stand, family section £10 adult and £5 child. There are ONLY 4 seats left on the bus which is a 57 seater.

The bus will depart Stanes at 1650hrs and Oast House at 1700hrs

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1. George Brown asked for a personal votes of thanks go to Stan and Hetty Sommers for their excellent organization of the kids Christmas party and thanks to Santa and his helpers. This was unanimous

2.George then read the following letter to the meeting which he stated would be published on the web site for all to read:

It was suggested some time ago that a golf section be formed within KoFTA. However, as there were very few who were committed to this, I have decided to suspend this for the time being.

In view of this I am at present, on behalf of KoFTA and in conjunction with the golf teacher at Glenrothes Golf course, attempting to organize a Pro-Am golf tournament in aid of the Fife Hospitals Kidney Support Group, with intention of raising as much money as possible for this charity.

We have heard of heart and liver disease but kidney disease seems to be one of those forgotten illnesses where patients spend most of their time on dialysis machines to keep them alive, as well as continual hospital appointments for vast amount of medication.

Many of you may not be aware that my daughter Cheryl is one of those individuals and, together with raising her two and a half year old toddler,can at times leave her totally exhausted.

The FHKSG was started up in March 2003 by two of the nurses on Ward 21(Renal Ward) of the QMH so that patients (some of whom could little afford it) did not have to dip into their own pockets to fund days out, Christmas dinner,children's Christmas parties, to name but a few, and the aim of the charity is to alleviate some of the strain incurred.

ALL of the FHKSG funding comes from charitable donations which at times the patients and their families organize themselves, therefore I have decided to organize this event not only as a member of KoFTA but as a concerned and loving Dad.

Once the details of the event have been finalised, I will be asking/pleading with ALL KoFTA members to try their hardest to donate prizes for the raffle. The cost of each ticket will cost £5 per ticket, so you can understand that the bigger the prize/donation the better, as well as the more prizes the better.

The breakdown of the entrants are as follows

Pros 20

KoFTA 10

Police 10

Golf club 10

Guests/FHKSG 10

Payment to be decided at a later date, but it is estimated that the cost for each entrant will be about £40-£45 which will include their round of golf, evening prize giving including a buffet live entertainment and a £5 raffle ticket. This is a provisional price at the moment and may be subject to change.

For an incentive to enter and get donations/prizes, the prize for a hole in one is a BMW kindly donated by David Morrison of Kirkcaldy.

The reason the raffle ticket is £5 is because every prize will have a value in excess of this.

It is only in the planning stage and may be cancelled but it is looking very promising at the moment.

More details will be given at the next meeting.

As there was no further business to discuss the meeting was closed at 1155hrs.The next meeting to be held at the CISWO on Sunday 12 mar 06

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KOFTA Meeting

Sunday 29/01/2006 C.I.S.W.O. club Glenrothes

35 Members in attendance, with apologies from Les Yeats, George Brown, Ronnie Savikas, Willie Duncan and Stuart Duncan.

Meeting was held and hour earlier than usual because of boxing tournament in the CISWO .

Main topic of the meeting is the qualifiers for Euro 2008. Tam Allan, has over the last few weeks, been looking at ways to

travel to various possible destinations. With the draw having taken place, last Friday we now know that Scotland shall play:

France, Italy, Ukraine, Lithuania, Georgia and the Faroe Islands. Tam then read to the members the possible routes, a few

questions were asked and Tam answered.

We wanted to know if any members wanted to book the day the fixtures came out. A form was issued with several options:

1 I want to book for sept and or oct regardless of opponents,

2 I want to book for sept and or oct only if opponents are (they had to state)

3 I will wait until after fixtures come out

Tam is going to arrange a meeting for the coming week with those members who chose options 1 and 2.

Stan then took the chair, he reminded everyone about renewing their SSC memberships, and took details of

some new Kofta members. Next Stan took names for the home game against Switzerland on Wednesday March 1st.

Next Stan told the members about the Kirin Cup in Japan, 2 members have said that they are interested in going.

Stan issued a financial report to the members, he stated that we must once again start fund raising.

John Strachan the took over. He referred back to the 2008 campaign, and said that for trips where we do not uses a

charter company, a minimum deposit of £50 is needed as some members will be using their personal credit cards to book flights.

John then went on tell members, that there have been complaints about swearing and drinking on the buses to home games.

The drinking has to STOP, it is against the club rules to drink alcohol on the buses to/from games. Swearing should stop also

(we know it is hard to do), but members should realize that there are a fair number of children and women who go with

us to home games.

Next came A.O.B.

The only topic raised was the Tartan Army Gathering at Aviemore in June/July. Several members have already booked

and others took away booking forms. It was once again stated that if members do not want to use their own transport, then the club would help organize a bus if there was sufficient numbers.

With this the meeting ended

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KOFTA Meeting

Sunday 13/11/2005 C.I.S.W.O. club Glenrothes

1.Kids Xmas Party: This is in hand with Stan

2.Savings club: This would enable each pub rep to have a cheque book/bank account to enable deposits to be made for away travel .A receipt book would be made available. The money deposited would be for members and not the club.

3.Golf Section: Discussions reference an outing in April 2006 with Elmwood given as an example.

4.EURO 2008 draw: A meeting will be held in Jan 2006 which will hopefully give draw details. Tommy Allan has details of all international dates up to 2014.These will be published on the website.

5:Aviemore: Tommy Allan gave details of the Tartan Army Gathering in June (More details can be obtained from the Tartan Army Message Board). It will be individual responsibility to book-however if a number of members wish to attend then there could be the possibility of transport being provided (NOT SUBSIDISED). It was stressed that this is NOT a KOFTA event.

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Card: A card was read out from Jean and Rab Page thanking KOFTA for the kind donation to Childline on behalf of their Grandson.

Website: George Brown's nephew has offered to re-vamp the website, He is currently working on this and it can be viewed at a later date.

Sri Lanka:£100 was donated to the Sri Lanka Tsunami schools fund and a banner was made and displayed in the school saying thank you (in Sri Lankian)

Race night: This was discussed and it was decided that one would be held early next year(2006) at the "Stanes" however the pub is presently up for sale so this has been put on hold for the time being.

DRINKING ON THE BUS;

It was brought to the attention of the meeting that whilst travelling on the bus to/from the USA game, person(S) were consuming alcoholic beverage in one form or another. Members are reminded that this practice is to cease forth with, as it is not only a breach of rule 5 of the KOFTA rules but it is also illegal. Members are to ensure that their guests are also fully aware of this. Members are reminded of rule 11 of the KOFTA membership rules.

SMOKING ON THE BUS

This is not permitted on any of the buses even though the driver allows it. Remember there are non-smokers AND children on the buses.

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KOFTA Meeting

Sunday 02/10/2005 C.I.S.W.O. club Glenrothes

Tommy Allan cannot continue as Minute Secretary due to work commitments.

Proposed that a rep from the Ring O Stanes take on this role agreed George Brown will take on this responsibility starting at the next meeting.

Buses and Tickets.

It is important that these are paid prior to the day of the match wherever possible

Three buses leaving for the Belarus game leaving a 09:30am from the Oast House calling at normal pick points, for the next game only one has a toilet this will be discussed with the bus company.

Membership / Visitors

Discussion on the issue of members only travelling on the buses, various proposals were discussed some of these need to be at the AGM.

Non members will be advised at the next game that they will be allowed a period of grace {4weeks} to join KOFTA and the Scottish Supporters Club if they want to continue attending games with the Club.

A short term issue might be to increase the charge for the bus for non members.

Race Night.

£450.00 was raised for the club funds from the race night.

Fund raising events being considered for each pub. Ring O Stanes being given the opportunity to host the next event. Possibilities to be discussed with the pub reps.

Xmas Party.

Will be held in the Oast House on the 18th December 2005 between 14.00pm -16.00pm. Restricted to under 12 years. Consideration for over 12 years outing being explored.

Savings Club.

Proposed that each pub sets up its own savings club. Important that members take advantage of this arrangement as it will help pay deposits for future trips.

ATAC / SFA

At present KOFTA are not members of the organisation.

Possible games in Nov 2005, March and May 2006 if we do not qualify for the World Cup.

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Advert for members devised by George Brown. to be altered to accommodate all pubs

The draw for the World Cup is likely to be soon after the game against Slovenia.

Think Positive - Start Saving.

Next Meeting: Oast House - Thursday 13th October 2005 19.30pm

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KOFTA Meeting

Sunday 11/09/2005 C.I.S.W.O. club Glenrothes

Only 6 members in attendance, apologies from Stan Sommers, Tam Allan, Tony Trawinski

Savings clubs: This was mentioned again and will be until they are started

Match tickets and paying for bus seats: It was decided that in future that ticket and bus money will be paid up front. Money to be paid to pub rep or a committee member who will pass on to the Treasurer. We want to get to a stage where ONLY money handled on match day will be for scratch cards and raffle tickets.

Toilets on buses. It was asked if we could make sure that all the buses are fitted with toilets. This is because of higher numbers of women and children attending games.

Golf section: Asked for again, should be no problems but need to gauge more members thoughts.

Next meeting Sunday 2nd October

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KOFTA Meeting

Sunday 14/08/2005 C.I.S.W.O. club Glenrothes

At the start of the meeting a sheet was passed round the attendees so that they could give us up to date information for our database,

Euro 2008 qualifying group draw will take place in January 2006. Fixtures should be out by March 2006. Tam Allan hopes to have a database of ways to get to ALL countries who are members of UEFA.

Savings club(s), it is recommended that Oast House, Hogan's Bar, Staines and Ciswo members form their own savings clubs as is done by Dixon's arms members. Members were informed that they have approx 8 months to save for airfares etc before we start booking for 2008 trips.

Gerry Mctague is in the process of changing the website. It is taking time due to his work and personal commitments. If any member has photos from games that they want on the website, they have to forward them to Gerry.. Gerry has been asked why the group photo taken outside the Oast House is not on the website. It will be when the site is changed, but to be fair to all members the committee would like to get group photos taken outside ALL the pubs where members drink. So can someone from each pub arrange to get a photo taken outside each pub while you wait for the bus to the Italy game.

There have been complaints about 2 incidents outside the Glencairn club on the day of the Moldova game. An adult male urinated on the outside wall of the club, and another smashed a glass on the road. Both the individuals will be spoken to as per club rules.

Also can members please note that that we have women and children on the buses to games. Could we please refrain from swearing.

Members were told the times and pick-ups for the Italy game buses. These will also be posted on the website and on pub notice boards.

There will be a race night held in Hogan's bar Lundin Links, on Friday 23 September. Tony Trawinski will pay for the race night and ALL profits to KOFTA.

Norway away game, only George Brown and John Will from the club are going.

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It was proposed that we have a golf section, this will be discussed at a later date.

Because of the large numbers going to home games and the problem of getting ticket money in, it was suggested that the club get only 2 tickets per member and that if extra were needed for non members they should get their own. This too will be discussed at a later date .

Next meeting Sunday 11th September

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KOFTA A.G.M. Meeting

Sunday 10/04/05 C.I.S.W.O. club Glenrothes

Meeting commenced 13.05.

Acting Chairman John Strachan snr welcomed the 25 members who were in attendance,

apologies tendered on behalf of Gerry Mctague and Les Yeats.

Only item pre agenda was last years treasurers report. All members given a copy. Stan

Sommers (treasurer) answered all questions relating to report, Freddy Robb then proposed

that it was a true and accurate report and was seconded by Chay Ewen.

After this the committee was dissolved and a new one elected:

Secretary George Armstrong

Proposed by John Strachan snr

Second by Stan Sommers

Treasurer Stan Sommers

Proposed by John Strachan snr

Second by Tony Trawinsky

Chairman John Strachan snr

Proposed by D McNaughton snr

Second by Ian Speed

Minute Secretary Tam Allan

Proposed by Stan Sommers

Second by George Armstrong

The six pub reps are as follows: CISWO Richard Hogg

Dixon Arms George Armstrong

Fraser bowl Tam Allan

Hogan's Bar Tony Trawinsky

Oast House Gary Sommers

Ring o Stanes John Will

Stan Sommers, then explained shortfall in Treasures report from match tickets £535, it was

agreed that ANYONE booking tickets either through Stan or a pub rep WILL BE LIABLE FOR THE COST OF THE TICKET IF IT IS NOT USED.

It was agreed that the honorary member we have 2- will be give free tickets for the annual dance also 2 per pub.

Tickets on sale now at £4 each. Dance to be held on May 28th in the CISWO club 7.30pm until late.

All KOFTA Polo shirts that were ordered are now ready for collection, the price is £12 each.

There are some spare and orders will be taken for more.